I arrived here in Singapore March 20, 2010. Armed with just my wits, guts and some hundred dollar bills I began my adventure. It was sad parting with the people I grew up with and people I am close to though I know things are for the better. I still miss them up until now.
I stayed with my sister’s place to tour Singapore and to hopefully land myself a job in IT. I spent the days confined in the room that me and my sister share, looking endlessly for openings in a couple of different jobsites that I know of. I sent more than a hundred applications by email and also sent automatic applications through various job sites.
When I’m not job hunting, most of the time I eat at the hawker place just around the corner. For just S$2.50- S$3.50, I could already get a full meal. Of course, I also tried to eat at the familiar eating places here as well, McDonalds or Burger King when I’m stressed or craving. I also contacted and met with my friends and former colleagues here. Clarke Quay, Suntec City Mall, Sentosa, Sim Lim Square, and Funan IT Mall are just some of the places that I have been to. I wish Belle was here to be with me while exploring the different places here in Singapore.
Little by little, I’m already getting familiar with different areas in the island. There are new attractions as well like Universal Studios (although this is already reserved when Mama and Belle come here hopefully in August)
I also came to know a lot of Ate’s friends–there are a lot I tell you.
I also had the chance to attend few Church services here as well.


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After 2 interviews, 1 offer letter signing, a lot of prayers and with the approval of Ministry of Manpower of my work pass I will be able to start working here as a Data Center Specialist in 1 Net Singapore. This all spanned a total of 18 days since I arrived. God is good!
As of this writing I think I just need to get my medical examinations in order and that’s it. I pray that all goes well so I can start work. I pray that my work will not burn me out as well.
That’s it for the moment. Hoping to update this blog soon!